NOVEMBER 2017 * Veterans * GOBBLE * Autumn
Sock It To Em Sock Campaign 2017

Did you know that socks are the number one clothing need of the homeless, as they wear out faster than any other article of clothing, and are rarely donated? To address this issue, a campaign to raise awareness and collect socks was started in Denver in 2011 and has now spread

throughout the United States. Two years
ago, Mayors throughout the Metro Denver area were asked to sign a proclamation designating December 10, 2014 as Sock It To Em Workday, a day for residents to forego wearing their socks as a show of support for the homeless, and to recognize the great need among the homeless for warm socks.

The Town of Superior, along with other communities, continues to strongly support this effort, and we encourage residents to participate this year to raise awareness and help by donating a new pair socks for the homeless. The Town will host a donation collection point in the lobby of Superior's Town Hall during the whole month of December.

Northwest S uperior Su barea Community Engagement
The Town of Superior is seeking input from all Town of Superior residents, business owners, and property owners on the Northwest Superior Subarea. Northwest Superior includes the Superior Marketplace and multiple residential neighborhoods including Original Town, Coal Creek Crossing, and Sagamore.

This engagement process is intended to help Town leaders determine what actions (if any) should be taken to support the community’s priorities. This questionnaire will close on November 9th, 2017.


Treats for Troops
November 2nd & 3rd

The Superior Youth Leadership Council will be celebrating Halloween this year by giving troops overseas a sweet treat and are looking for your help! Kids can bring their unopened candy leftovers from Halloween and letters for our troops to local donation drop-offs to be collected and sent to deployed soldiers.

Donations include:
Unopened candy
Letters for Troops (thanks you’s, well wishes, kind encouragements, etc.)

Donation boxes will be located at:
Superior Town Hall
Eldorado K-8
Monarch K-8
Superior Elementary
First Fridays Coffee with Trustee Rita Dozal
Please join fellow residents and Superior Town Board Members for this month's First Fridays Coffee hosted by Trustee Rita Dozal this Friday, November 3, from 7:45 to 9:30 am at Starbucks Coffee, 100 McCaslin Blvd., #1, (McCaslin Boulevard and Marshall Road).  

Stay for a couple of minutes or the whole time, as your schedule allows.
This is an opportunity to chat one-on-one with your elected Town representatives.
Daylight Saving ends at 2:00 am Sunday, November 5th
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour!

SNOW BUSTERS!

Colorado winters bring an average of 88 inches of snow to Boulder Valley every year! The Town of Superior is continuing to grow our snow removal assistance program that matches residents in need of assistance with committed local volunteers who will shovel sidewalks following significant snow fall. This program provides families, youth, and individuals with a direct way to help neighbors in need!

Need Assistance? Residents who may quality include:  
- Individuals with a disability or physical impairment;
- Seniors who are physically unable to lift or move snow and ice;
- Individuals unable to pay for a private contractor to provide this service;

Interested in Volunteering?  
Volunteers will be assigned a neighbor who needs assistance with snow removal. Upon pairing, contact information will be exchanged and communication will remain between the Snow Buster and resident moving forward. If possible, snow should be removed by 12:00 pm of the day following snow fall consisting of more than 2 inches of snow. *The only required section of property to remove snow from is the side walk in front of the home.*

Priority deadline for matching is November 15th!

For more information and to register for assistance or volunteering visit www.volunteersuperior.com or call 303-499-3675 ext 122

**The Snow Busters program does not send volunteers on demand to those needing assistance. There is no guarantee that you will be matched.**
Two Great Events - One Great Night
Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, December 2nd
Superior Chamber's Skate With Santa
2:30-4:00 pm
Superior Sport Stable
Bring the whole family to Superior Chamber's Skate with Santa presented by Dixon Orthodontics on Saturday, December 2! Come enjoy some time on the ice at the Sport Stable from 2:30-4 pm. We are collecting new coats for families in need so drop one at the door on your way into the event. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available as well as an opportunity to have your photo with Santa. Then head over to the Town's Count the Lights holiday celebration at Asti Park 3:30-5:30 pm.
Town of Superior's Count the Lights Holiday Celebration
3:30-5:30 pm
Asti Park - Original Town
Asti Park comes alive for the holidays! Join the Town of Superior for an enchanted evening in the park. Make a gourmet s’more, drink some hot chocolate, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride around Original Town, tour the historic museum and enjoy holiday caroling by our local high school students.  

Ending the event, the Mayor will count down to the Town Tree and Asti Park Lighting. You will love the look and feel as our Town Tree lights up and the park sparkles! This evening is sure to be filled with wonderful holiday memories and we can’t wait to see you there!
Join the Town of Superior and Racing Underground on Sunday December 17th at 9:00 am for a fun and festive, family-friendly 5K run and walk in Superior. All entrants will receive a red felt stocking chock-full of sponsor goodies! How fun is that!!! And stockings for kids age 8 and under will include a tiny toy!

The Superior Stocking Run starts and finishes at Purple Park. Runners will depart the start line on Rock Creek Parkway and enjoy a fast gradual downhill opening mile. The course then winds through Rock Creek neighborhoods before returning to Rock Creek Parkway for the final half mile and finish line.

2017 Stocking Run 5K Race Schedule
  • 7:30 am - Race-Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up Opens
  • 9:00 am - 5K Run Starts
  • 9:45 am - Awards Presentation

This is a family-friendly race, all ability levels are welcome; discounted entries for kids age 12 and under. For more info or to register, please visit www.stockingrun.com
Superior's Snow and Ice Control Plan

Winter is coming! And with the arrival of the snow season, the Town of Superior is ready with a snow and ice control plan to keep streets, sidewalks, and trails open and as safe as possible. Several changes took place in 2016 for Superior's snow and ice
control plan, and the Town works to maintain a high level of service in a cost-effective manner. First, a contract extension was awarded to Superior Maintenance, ensuring another 4 years of high quality snow removal from a qualified local contractor. Second, a 4th plow was added to the fleet, allowing for more coverage on residential streets. Third, the Town is continuing its snowplow GPS tracking program allowing staff to monitor the snowplow coverage on Town streets in real-time and track the plows' mileage and usage of de-icing materials. And finally, the Town fine-tuned its snow & ice control procedures based on factors such as accumulations of snow, weather forecasts, and time of day, which will provide residents with a more predictable level of service during and after winter storms. For more information on the Storm Categories and Street Priorities that influence the snow removal strategies, please read through the Snow Removal and Ice Control Plan and view the Snow Removal Map

Homeowners are responsible for removing snow and ice from all sidewalks adjoining their property within 24 hours of the end of each snowfall. Violations of the snow removal ordinance can be reported to Reggie Nettles, Town Code Enforcement Officer, at 303-499-3675 ext.165.
Transit Updates
Local Bus Service -
BUS ROUTE 228
RTD provides Route 228 local bus service between Broomfield, Superior and Louisville, with convenient connections to other transit options along the way.

Commuting Around Town


Temperatures are dropping and winter is right around the corner, making the first and final mile of any commute a chilly trek! While it may be tempting to travel as a solo driver, residents and commuters in the Town of Superior still have options to enjoy a stress-free commute and leave their car at home this winter.  

Residents and employees located within the Town of Superior have access to Call-n-Ride services, making it easier than ever to connect to your destination. Whether traveling to a Transit hub, your office or home, the Superior Call-n-Ride service can get you there! Reserve your spot on the Call-n-Ride today!  

It is official! The Superior Bike-n-Ride Bike Shelter is officially open to keep your bike safe, dry and awaiting your next ride at the US 36 & McCaslin Station. Bike-n-Ride Bike Shelters are making bike-bus commutes easier than ever by providing a secure location to store your bike so you can ride transit bike-free! 

Just because winter is coming doesn’t mean you have to give-up your stress-free commute! Learn more about your commuter options by visiting commutingsolutions.org.
Road Work Updates
Respect Your Neighbors in Original Superior
An ongoing concern in Original Superior is the amount of cut-through traffic using Coal Creek Drive to access the Superior Marketplace. To help alleviate this situation, residents of Rock Creek Ranch and other parts of Town are encouraged to use Marshall Road instead of Coal Creek Drive to access the Marketplace. New signing will be installed on McCaslin to direct traffic to use Marshall Road to access the Marketplace.  In addition, the Town Board will evaluate a pilot project to restrict left-turns from 4th Avenue to Sycamore Street.
Main Street Is Now Open
Main Street in Downtown Superior is now open! Drivers can access Main Street at the McCaslin/Main Street roundabout and use Main Street to access the Sport Stable. Enjoy this new low-speed brick street with diagonal parking and flush concept (no curb and gutter). Construction vehicles and large trucks should use the existing construction access road north of Main Street.
McCaslin Boulevard Roundabout
The new roundabout on McCaslin Boulevard is fully open with a connection to Main Street. Please be advised of the new traffic pattern. There will continue to be periodic lane closures on McCaslin in order to complete landscape work.  Please be advised that the speed limit will remain 25 mph in this area during this construction and there will be flaggers present to coordinate temporary stops to allow for construction vehicle crossings.
Recent Town Board Actions
Heard a Presentation from the Superior Chamber of Commerce (Update)

Adopted an Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Superior amending Article III of Chapter 11 of the Superior Municipal Code, relating to Stormwater Quality

Adopted a Resolution approving a Construction Contract with NORAA Concrete Corporation for the McCaslin Boulevard at Snowmass Circle Drainage Project

Discussed merging the Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (PROSTAC) and the Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC)

Executive Session to develop a strategy for negotiations and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e), for which a topic cannot be disclosed without compromising the purpose of the Executive Session and to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property, pursuant to C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a) 

Proclamations for Veterans Day and Colorado & Metro Area 2017 National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness

Public Hearing and Adopted an Ordinance adopting the 2015 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code by Reference

Discussion of recommendations for traffic mitigation improvements to W. Coal Creek Drive in Original Superior

Public Hearing and Adopted a Resolution approving the Discovery Office Park/Superior Town Center Replat No. 3 and Superior Town Center Filing 1B Replat No. 5

November Town Board Meetings

Committee Meetings
November 3rd - SYLC Meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm
November 7th - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
November 8th - OSAC Meeting , 6:30-8:30 pm
November 9th - RCAC Meeting , 5:30-7:30 pm
November 15th - PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
November 16th - CAPS Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm
November 17th - Historical Commission Meeting, 10:00 am-noon
November 21st - Planning Commission Meeting, 7:00-9:00 pm
Advisory Committee Vacancies
The Town currently has the following Committee vacancies:

Recycling and Conservation Advisory Committee (RCAC) - 2
Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) - 2
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Advisory Committee (PROSTAC) - 1

The Town Board appoints residents to serve on Committees and Commissions. If you are interested in applying, please fill out the application and submit it to Town Hall or call  303-499-3675 with questions.
Business Spotlight
My Music Skool Now OPEN!

My Music Skool opened their Superior location last month and are now scheduling lessons for all ages - from 3 to 102. They are also offering a 10% discount on all retail (print music, instruments, supplies, gifts, etc).

As with all of their other locations, Superior Skool will be the ONE STOP destination for every music need you may have.

Located in the Superior Marketplace between GreatPlay and Deluxe Nails and Spa.
Check them out at 502 Center Drive, Unit I in Superior, 80027. Call 303-499-1162 or visit mymusicskool.com

Historical Commission Corner
The Superior Historical Museum is open, as usual, on the first Saturday of November. Stop by on November 4th and see what your Town’s museum has to offer. You will see artifacts reflecting life in a mine camp 80 years ago as well as the continuing exhibits. The Museum is located at 2nd and Maple Streets in Original Superior and is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

“America’s veterans embody the ideals upon which America was founded more than 229 years ago” – Steve Buyer

Veterans Day 2017 falls on Saturday, November 11th. That day is a great opportunity for a visit to the Veterans Memorial in Superior’s Asti Park in Original Superior. It is located at the flagpole next to the Superior Historical Museum and features a bronze plaque to recognize veterans and their contributions to our history. 

For more information, contact Bryan Meyer, Town Staff, at 303-499-3675 or Larry Dorsey, Commission Chair, at 303-499-1969.
YMCA of Boulder Valley
Fall Sports Programs

Financial assistance is available to those that qualify. Please inquire if you are in need.  www.ymcabv.org

CLICK HERE for Team Youth Sports offered through the YMCA of Boulder Valley or visit www.ymcabv.org for additional information.
November Events

The Town of Superior and City of Louisville have an agreement for Superior residents to use the Louisville Public Library.

CLICK HERE for a list of November Library Events or call 303-335- 4849 for additional information.
Fall Back November 5th but don’t fall victim to the “beep”.  Change your smoke detector batteries when the time changes to ensure you are alerted to a fire in your home. If your detectors are 10 years old or older they need replaced. Now on the market are detectors with a 10-year battery life eliminating the need for semi annual battery changes with the clocks. To learn more visit NFPA Smoke Alarms.

Freeze protection for plumbing doesn’t just extend to your yard sprinklers; you also need to protect your house’s plumbing. With colder temperatures arriving you need to unscrew garden hoses from the house and blow out the sprinklers in the yard. Don’t close off interior rooms with plumbing in the walls and keep your heat a minimum of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Have you prepared your car for winter driving? While old man winter has already visited Superior a couple of times, its time to be ready for the snow months ahead. Visit Winter Driving Preparedness to create a safety checklist/kit for your vehicle and a list of recommended items should you get stuck on the side of the road in severe weather.

For additional information or to schedule a child car seat inspection visit us at www.rockymountainfire.org or follow us on Facebook @RockyMtnFire.
Reporting Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Noise
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) is committed to controlling noise associated with aircraft operations. They have developed a proactive noise abatement program to respond to their neighbors' concerns while continuing to provide an excellent facility for everyones use.

If you have been affected by RMMA airport noise, please call the noise complaint line at 303-271-4874. You can also file a noise complaint by completing the online form.
Proven Savings For Home and Business

The Town of Superior would like to help you conserve water in your home and/or business and save money! Find out where you use the most water and learn practical easy ways to improved water efficiency.

Slow the Flow services help Colorado residents, businesses, and municipalities increase their water use efficiency, adhere to best management practices, and reach conservation goals. Slow the Flow provides simple and economical recommendations for homes and businesses to increase their water use efficiency at no-cost. Through a strong partnership network that includes over two dozen Front Range Water providers, the Center for ReSource Conservation and Slow the Flow will help you conserve water and save money.
Yard Waste Services
The Town's Yard Waste site, located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane, is open year-round to accommodate the extended Colorado growing season.

CLICK HERE for additional info and hours.
Tips for Securing Trash on Windy Days
CLICK HERE for procedures that can be used at all times but are specifically recommended when high winds are forecasted for - or occur during - trash/recycling collection day.

Bulk Item Discard Options
CLICK HERE for a list of options to discard or recycle unwanted bulk items.

Doo Gooder Superior
DOG POO DOESN’T ONLY STINK, IT CAN MAKE US ALL SICK! Our beautiful parks and trails need your help!

Watch the quick video to the right or CLICK HERE to learn more!
Household Hazardous Wastes Accepted for Disposal
The Town of Superior partners with Boulder County to dispose of household hazardous waste items, as well as provide free reusable products from their inventory.

CLICK HERE for more info, location and contact details.